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    Products for adding Power Trim to an outboard?

    I have a 2000 Yamaha 50hp 2 stroke mounted onto a gill bracket. Is there any good options for adding power trim to the motor, either with aftermarket parts, or with used trim parts from a differnt model outboard? The gill bracket puts the motor two feet behind the transom and its a real pain to...
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    Lower Unit Oil Leak

    2000 Yamaha 50hp 2-stroke ob. When I changed the lower unit oil, I tipped the motor up to make the oil drain faster. When I put the motor down, oil dripped out from the center of the prop. I dont think that any oil dripped from the drain/fill holes into the prop area. The motor had seen one...
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    Aluminum Hull Repair

    I have a mid 70's starcraft 16ft hull that has a fairly serious leak. Its leaking along the center skag. I tried to fill the hull with water while on the trailor to see where it was leaking but I couldnt really tell. Does anyone know a clever way to find the leak. Is there a product cheaper than...
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    Runs rough from idle to 3/4 throttle. runs fine from 3/4 to WOT

    1986 merc 9.9. starts more difficult than normal and runs rough until at 'plane speed'. at high RPM the motor seems to be running fine. Any ideas?
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    Starcraft 18 Restoration

    Hi, i'm thinking about purchasing a gutted, early 80's aluminum starcraft 18ft. The owner says that the floor was recently put in (fiberglass). The transom and hull seem sturdy. Does anyone know a good starting point once Ive made any necessary repairs to the hull? Cheap sources of good rug or...
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    long distance overland hauling

    I'm lookin for any advice on trying to have a 18ft aluminum on trailor (about 1100 lbs total) shipped about 1500 miles. I'd be purchasing the boat from distance and have questions about how the money transaction goes and about how much it would cost. Any reputable companies that do east coast...
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